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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.97 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.97 and 69.71 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.97 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.97 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.97 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 10,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.89/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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